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In the event of a Hong Kong fishing vessel and
her crew being detained by foreign authorities, we would
normally take action through British diplomatic or
consular channels, first to ascertain the full facts in
relation to the incident and then to seek the release of
the detainees. Both the Agriculture and Fisheries
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Department and the Immigration Department liaise with
detainees' families in Hong Kong. In cases of hardship, the Social Welfare Department would assist.
repatriation the Agriculture and Fisheries Department is
able to offer financial assistance through loans to help
the fishermen resume fishing.